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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,054

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $25,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,781

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $23,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelPassatIS
TrimVR6F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $61,750
Base Invoice $33,597 $57,430
All-weather floor mats 185 109
iPod integration 0  
Rear spoiler 479  
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800 2,490
Body kit 1,650  
Adaptive cruise control 975 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Cargo net   64
Cargo mat   73
All-weather floor mats 145 65
iPod integration 0  
Rear spoiler 310  
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589 2,300
Body kit 1,390  
Adaptive cruise control 861 1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Cargo net   39
Cargo mat   44
Options (change) 5,314 4,736
Options (change) 4,494 4,288
Destination 690 895
Total Price $42,054 $67,381
Total Invoice $38,781 $62,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,987
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,658
Model Year20082013
ModelPassatIS
TrimVR6F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$42,054$67,381
Adjustments for Features0-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,054$65,041
Total Invoice$38,781$62,613
Adjustments for Features0-2,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,781$60,439

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082013
ModelPassatIS
TrimVR6F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,740$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,174

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082013
ModelPassatIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.5 in
Length188.2 in180.1 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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